Tailored Job Search Materials


Job Description and Tailored Application Materials

Tailored (or targeted) application materials are those that help differentiate your candidacy by highlighting specific skill sets that support those identified in the job description. In the examples below, note how each point highlighted in the job description is addressed in the resume and cover letter.

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Job Description Example

Job Description Example

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Tailored Resume Example

Tailored Resume Example

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Tailored Cover Letter Example

Tailored Cover Letter Example

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Tailored Cover Letter T-Chart Tool

Utilize the method below to tailor your cover letter to the position description. Pull requirements, preferences, words, and phrases from the job description and place them in the Job Description" box. Then, brainstorm how you fit each qualification and add this to the "My Qualifications" box.

Job Description
  1. Fluency in Russian
  2. Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  3. Receive, process, and distribute incoming proposals and grant materials
  4. Day-to-day administrative and programmatic support
My Qualifications
  1. Russian & Political Science double major
  2. Friendly personality and communication style
  3. Law internship where I wrote grant proposals
  4. Performed administrative duties during my internship and work experience